Leylah Fernandez falls to Paula Badosa at Charleston Open

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Canada's Leylah Fernandez falls to Spain's Paula Badosa at Charleston Open

Published Thursday, April 6, 2023 11:46AM EDT

Leylah Fernandez of Canada returns a shot to Paula Badosa of Spain during the Credit One Charleston Open at Credit One Stadium on April 05, 2023 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Canada's Leylah Fernandez lost in the round of 32 at the Charleston Open on Wednesday, falling to Spain's Paula Badosa in straight sets, 7-5, 7-6 (6).

Fernandez had seven double faults and gave up three break points in the defeat at Volvo Car Stadium.

The 2021 U.S. Open finalist has made it past the round of 32 in a WTA singles event just once so far this year.

The 20-year-old from Montreal is currently ranked 51st in the world.

Badosa, 25, achieved the world No. 2 ranking last April, but has since fallen to No. 33 in singles play.

Toronto's Katherine Sebov also lost her match 6-0, 6-3 to fourth-seeded Belinda Bencic of Switzerland.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 5, 2023.